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Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted - they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked - Reha means “star” and Punam means “moon” - but they are a universe apart. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick.

This collection of short stories provides a glimpse into the lives of girls from all corners of the globe who were inspired by their experiences to bring about change in their communities. Each author has a different story of what it means to grow up as a girl in her own country.

Kyra coaches the class for Magic School Sports Day in order to avoid a humiliating third defeat by their rivals, the Crowther School. Maxwell magically examines the two Temple keys which causes a chaotic magical disruption at the sports event, with Kyra at the centre. Kyra is blamed for the chaos but the disruption gives her a vision of the Temple of the Purple Lotus.

Ranveer was the CEO of a 3D company and Rimjhim was a theatre actor. Ranveer was looking for a fake wife through whom he could get a big deal for his company. In this connection, he met Rimjhim who was struggling in life and was in dire need of money. Will Rimjhim agree to become Ranveer's fake wife? To what destination will this deal-making relationship take them?

Learn the Odia language with this accessible five-session language course in this important Indian language designed for complete beginners. Odia is spoken by over 40 million people primarily in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. With origins dating back over 1,500 years, Odia is one of India’s oldest languages. It is part of the Indo-Aryan language family and has developed through centuries, incorporating influences from Sanskrit, Pali, and local dialects.

Stumbling Towards Inclusion stakes out a vision of inclusivity as not just a strategy, but also a mindset rooted in empathy and humanity. Drawing on experiences from her popular workshop series, Priya guides listeners through the mechanics of inclusive leadership, including courageous conversations, honest listening, and using our voices for advocacy and change. She demonstrates how, with commitment and reflection, anyone can fulfill the promise of inclusive leadership - and emerge as a better leader, period.

This Hindi language course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of the language. The focus is on imparting the ability to understand and use common phrases and expressions essential for basic communication. The course structure is straightforward over 7 sessions, building to more complex phrases and expressions as the sessions progress, ensuring that you can quickly grasp the essentials of conversational Hindi.

Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction.

சிபிவர்மன் என்பவர் சக்திவாசினியை ஒருதலையாக காதலிக்கிறார். காதலை ஏற்க மறுத்த சக்தி தன் படிப்பை முடித்து கிராமத்திற்கு பணிபுரிய செல்கிறாள். அப்போது சக்தி சந்தித்த அதிர்ச்சி என்ன? சிபிவர்மனுக்கும் அந்த கிராமத்திற்கும் என்ன தொடர்பு? கிராமத்தில் நடந்த நிகழ்வின் மூலம் சக்தியின் வாழ்க்கையில் ஏற்பட்ட திருப்பம் என்ன? இறுதியில் சிபியின் ஒருதலையான காதல் நிறைவேறியதா வாசித்தறியலாம்.

Alai Osai is a reflection of Kalki's personal political belief system. It is an evocative and captivating audiobook authored by the legendary Indian writer, Kalki Krishnamurthy. Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence, the novel portrays the lives of two brothers, caught in the vortex of revolutionary fervor. Kalki skillfully intertwines the personal and political, delving into their ideologies, sacrifices, and love stories.

Ellis loves popcorn. No, she really loves popcorn. It's serious. So when her school and her dads ban all snack foods - including popcorn - Ellis won't listen. But when she tries to quietly sneak her favorite salty snack, one kernel refuses to pop. Loudly. Soon, the kernel has sprouted a face, arms, and legs! He's alive, his name is Popcorn Bob, and he is not in a good mood. He is hangry. Will Ellis be able to keep Bob a secret until she can get rid of him? (And after a few days with him, will she still want to?)

படிப்பவரின் இதயத் துடிப்பை எகிற வைக்கும் திருப்பங்கள் இல்லாமல், செண்டிமென்டில் தாக்காமல், கண்ணீரில் கரைய வைக்காமல்... கடந்த காலக் கதைகள் என்று எதுவும் இல்லாமல், யதார்த்தமான குடும்ப உறவுகளுக்கு இடையிலான அன்பையும், பிணைப்பையும் பற்றிய கதையே இதயம் மேவிய காதலினாலே.

As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, Woven of the World gathers the threads of weaving—as a technical skill, as a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together—into a radiantly intertwined whole.

In the U.S., many of the most significant social justice victories of our time have been spearheaded by women of color leaders. From the streets, to the ballot box, to elected office, no other demographic group stands up more consistently and unequivocally for human rights, democracy, and the planet. Remarkably, they’ve accomplished this despite conditions—in their fields and organizations—that make leadership uniquely treacherous for them. For women of color leaders, the game is rigged. How much more could humanity be winning if we unrigged it?

Rishi's grandma arrives from India today, and he longs to cook curry alongside his Dad using the delicious flavors from his family's spice box. But this spice box is more than just fragrant spices in shades of gold and ruby. This spice box holds memories that are passed down from one generation to the next, as each found their place in this wide world.

Welcome to Beginner's Bengali a course for those learning Bengali for the first time. Bengali, or Bangla, is a major language spoken in Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and parts of Assam. It is among the world's top languages, with over 230 million speakers. Originating from Sanskrit, Bengali has absorbed influences from Arabic, Persian, and Portuguese. This course, Beginner's Bengali, offers an accessible introduction to the language's basics.

This charming children’s book, authored by Jack Horner, the paleontologist of Jurassic Park fame, is magically brought to life through beautifully executed and immersive sound design. Lily is an empowered third grader who never thought, even in her wildest dreams, that she would meet a real dinosaur, even as an accomplished science detective and explorer herself. Follow Lily on her time-travelling adventure to the prehistoric world of Montana’s badlands with her new best friend, a young Maiasaura named Maia.

News stations across the country are reporting mysterious messages that Earth has been receiving from a planet - Alma - claiming to be its creator. If they’re being interpreted correctly, in seven days Alma will hit the kill switch on their “colony” Earth. True or not, for teenagers Jesse Hewitt, Cate Collins, and Adeem Khan, the prospect of this ticking time bomb will change their lives forever. With only a week to face their truths and right their wrongs, Jesse, Cate, and Adeem’s paths collide as their worlds are pulled apart.

தாம்பத்தியம் என்பது இருவரின் வாழ்க்கையை ஆரம்பத்தில் இணைக்கும் ஒரு பாலம் தானே தவிர, காலம் முழுதும் உடன்வருவது... ஆத்மார்த்தமான அன்பும், புரிதலும் மட்டுமே! காமமில்லாத காதல் இல்லை; ஆனால், கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியாத காமத்தில்... காதலே இல்லை!’ புரியவில்லையா? படித்துப் பாருங்கள்… நீயெனதின்னுயிர்.

Daadi Maa’s Diary Of Secrets Why does Daadi Maa pinch so compulsively? Join Vivek as he secretly reads Daadi Maa's diary and learns about the tragedy that fell upon her when she was a young girl. But will tragedies tear apart his family or bring them together? Seven year old Vivek thinks his Daadi Maa is a mean old lady until he finds her diary. Although the first few entries are hilarious to him, Vivek soon realizes it was not meant to be funny.